Donkey Rescue Provides Sanctuary, April 10, 2013

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Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue near Harriett, the largest rescue of its kind in the U.S., provides a safe and nurturing environment for donkeys. The nonprofit organization also offers awareness and education about the care and well-being of donkeys and mules.

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Hundreds of donkeys ranging from birth to 40 years old find sanctuary at the Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue near Harriett. The nonprofit organization provides food, care and human interaction for donkeys that have been abused, neglected or abandoned.

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David Duncan attends to a donkey in the quarantine area at the Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue near Harriett. Duncan is one of a handful of employees who provide daily care for hundreds of donkeys there.

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Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue provides a place where donkeys can be rehabilitated for adoption. Each donkey is assessed for health and temperament and micro chipped before adoption. Resources and training are available to donkey owners nationally.

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David Duncan spends his morning checking on the donkeys at the Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue before starting his daily routine of feeding and maintenance.

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Michelle Halfmann shares a moment with a donkey at the Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue near Harriett. Donkeys use their sense of smell to identify and remember people and places.

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Hundreds of donkeys find refuge at the Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue near Harriet. Specially trained dogs are used to herd the donkeys, which occupy more than 200 acres of land.